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Switzerland's ebbing glaciers show a new, strange phenomenon: holes reminiscent of Swiss cheese
June 29, 2025 - 9:00 PM

RHONE GLACIER, Switzerland (AP) — Climate change appears to be making some of Switzerland's vaunted glaciers look like Swiss cheese: full of holes.
Western Canada glaciers melting twice as fast as in previous decade, research says
June 28, 2025 - 3:00 PM

Researchers say some glaciers in Western Canada and the United States lost 12 per cent of their mass from 2021 to 2024, doubling melt rates compared to the previous decade in a continuation of a concerning global trend.
Crushing it. What do you do with 4,000 hailstones that you collect while chasing storms
June 28, 2025 - 8:00 AM

LEVELLAND, Texas (AP) — Dozens of researchers are chasing, driving and running into storms to collect fresh hail, getting their car bodies and their own bodies dented in the name of science. They hope these hailstones will reveal secrets about storms, damage and maybe the air itself.
iN PHOTOS: Five retro diners in Kamloops, Okanagan that take you back in time
June 25, 2025 - 4:00 AM

There are several retro diners to check out in the Okanagan and Kamloops area for those who want to enjoy burgers, fries, milkshakes and other nostalgic treats from bygone eras.
The Latest: Supreme Court lets Trump restart deporting migrants away from their home countries
June 23, 2025 - 3:02 PM

A divided Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to restart swift removals of migrants to countries other than their homelands, as President Donald Trump continues his sweeping immigration crackdown that has

Tribunal rules South Okanagan man's chronic pain a 'minor injury'
June 22, 2025 - 12:00 PM
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It was a week before Christmas 2020 when South Okanagan resident Todd Gillard was hit head-on by an oncoming vehicle while driving in Penticton.
Who will have the 2025 song of the summer? We offer some predictions
June 22, 2025 - 10:00 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — What makes a great song of the summer? Is it an up-tempo pop banger? Something with an earworm chorus? Does it need to feature the words “summer,” “sunshine,” or another synonym — “California” — in the title? How could anyone attempt a song of the summer after the late, great Beach Boy Brian Wilson composed them so expertly, anyway?
'I was shocked': Kamloops woman bitten by rattlesnake in backyard
June 20, 2025 - 6:00 PM

What began as a typical Saturday out doing yard work last week turned into a chilling medical emergency for a Kamloops resident when she was bitten by a venomous snake.
Panthers beat Oilers, again, to repeat as Stanley Cup champions
June 17, 2025 - 8:33 PM

SUNRISE — Canada may be the home of hockey, but the Stanley Cup is maintaining its residence in the Sunshine State.
Stuart Skinner to start Game 6 of Stanley Cup final with Oilers facing elimination
June 17, 2025 - 11:14 AM

FORT LAUDERDALE — Stuart Skinner is getting the call with his team's season on the line.
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THOMPSON: More questions than answers following Trump's attack on Iran
OPINION Just six months ago, President Donald Trump said he would “stop the chaos in the Middle East…prevent world war three”. Last week, President Trump ordered the bombing of three Iranian nuclear

iN NUMBERS: Beer, wine and spirits in Kamloops, Okanagan
Everyone loves to go on about how great the wine is in the Okanagan, but good ol’ beer and liquor is too often overlooked. Here are some numbers for wine, beer and spirits in Kamloops and the Okanagan: 8,830: Acres of viney

Texas governor calls for special session after vetoing a bill to ban THC-infused goods
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have banned consumable hemp products containing THC ingredients in the state, but said he's open to lawmakers passing a new effort to regulate what has become a boomin

Central Okanagan needs 20,000 new homes in five years
Cities around the Central Okanagan have been figuring out how many homes they need to build to keep up with the rising demand, but the regional district has taken a step back to look at the bigger picture. The Regional District of the Centr

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What’s the deal with the billboards next to the bridge in West Kelowna?
You hear about Kelowna’s natural beauty, the pristine lake, mountains and a growing downtown, but as you round the corner to get onto the William R. Bennett bridge from the west you find you
June 30, 2025 6:00 AM
Innovative café opening in Vernon breaks down employment barriers
An artsy café opening in Vernon this summer will be operated by residents with diverse abilities as part of a broader movement for inclusivity. The Pup-n-Cup Café is not only a
June 29, 2025 6:00 AM
'Lived on love': Couple called Penticton encampment home for a year
If you were walking down any Penticton street in the middle of a nice summer day and saw Mathias Korkowski and Willow Wood walking hand-in-hand, you would likely think they are just another happy
June 27, 2025 6:00 PM
'Expensive umbrella': Musicians disappointed with new $1.6M stage in Kelowna's city park
The new outdoor Island Stage in Kelowna’s Waterfront Park is facing some fierce criticism from musicians who think it was a waste of money. The stage faces west into the sunset, has no
June 27, 2025 7:00 PM
Kelowna man who kicked pregnant wife didn't want jail; a judge disagreed
A Kelowna tow truck driver who kicked his ex-wife in the head while she was pregnant argued he shouldn't get a criminal record for his violence and denied he had anger management problems.
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Kelowna curling club fights $7,000 fine after serving beer to undercover teen
The Kelowna Curling Club has successfully fought a $7,000 fine after it served a 17-year-old a beer during the Canadian men's curling championship. According to a June 25 BC Liquor and C
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BC Tribunal rules against woman who took nude photos at work
A BC office worker has failed in her attempt to sue her ex after he gave management nude photos of her that she'd taken at work. The office worker, referred to as MR in a June 24 BC Civi
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Suspension for BC teacher who told stories about his high school girlfriend
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What to know about the next James Bond movie now that Denis Villeneuve will direct it
In the 50-plus years of James Bond, the wait between films has never gone longer than six years. The next entry, and first since Daniel Craig's dramatic exit, may test that — but things
June 29, 2025 3:00 PM
Rules for e-bikes, e-scooters Kelowna cops and schools are worried about
Kelowna RCMP and Central Okanagan Public Schools have concerns about people riding e-bikes and e-scooters dangerously and whether they actually understand the rules. Kelowna RCMP said it&rsq
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